The amendments to Subpart A shall become effective upon publication
in the Federal Register May 3, 1996; Provided, however, That in any case
where a hearing has begun or has been completed prior to said
publication, the proceeding shall be conducted pursuant to the rules of
practice in effect at the time the proceeding was initiated unless the
parties stipulate in writing or orally for the record that the
proceeding be conducted in accordance with Secs. 50-203.1 to 50-203.12.
[61 FR 19988, May 3, 1996]